UN
Maori Party won't support Helen Clark in UN bid
The Maori Party won't support Former Prime Minister Helen Clark in her bid for the UN's top job, saying she owes them an apology. Video, Audio
Australian govt deems Rudd 'unsuitable' for UN top job
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a "captain's call" not to support Kevin Rudd to be the next UN Secretary General.
Blow to Helen Clark's hopes for top UN job
Four out of the five top candidates in a poll to be picked as the United Nations' next Secretary General are men, with former PM Helen Clark in the middle of the list. Audio
Clark 'in sixth place' for UN top job
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is reported to be falling behind other contenders in the vote for UN Secretary-General. Audio
First 'straw poll' to whittle down contenders for UN job today
A secret ballot that will knock out some of the 12 contenders - which include Helen Clark - for the UN Secretary General job has taken place in New York. We cross to New York to find out more about… Audio
Australia's call on Rudd vs Clark - NZ PM
It is up to the Australian government who it wants to support for the top job at the United Nations, Prime Minister John Key says - although he backs Helen Clark as the best candidate.
Helen Clark identifies UN shortcomings in bid for the top job
The host of the global affairs blog UN Dispatch, Mark Leon Goldberg, reviews Helen Clark's performance in the secretary-general candidates debate. Audio
Helen Clark draws on NZ experience in UN debate
We take another, closer look at yesterday's televised debate between candidates for the United Nations' top job, including Helen Clark's performance. Audio
Clark points to UN shortcomings in debate
Helen Clark has spelled out why she believes she should be the next UN Secretary General, in a televised debate broadcast around the world. Audio
Contenders for UN top job face off in first ever debate
Helen Clark lines up for a television debate with nine others vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general. We talk to Al Jazeera's James Bays, who is moderating the debates. Audio
UN candidates take the stage
With current Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon just six months away from the end of his term, some of the the candidates took the stage in London to field questions curated entirely from the global… Audio
Helen Clark under fire
Helen Clark's leadership style at the United Nations Development Programme, has been criticised harshly as the battle for the UN's top job heats up. Audio
Govt accused of UN Rights of Child breach
As homeless children live in cars and garages, the government has been accused of breaching its obligations under the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Audio
New book examines West Papua in world system
The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio
PNG police under UN spotlight with periodic review
The United Nations Human Rights Adviser to Papua New Guinea says police conduct will be looked at during its review in Geneva.
South Pacific top of mind for French PM's visit
The Prime Minister John Key meets his French counterpart Manuel Valls later today. Audio
Norfolk Islanders Present Petition At UN - Andre Nobbs
The residents of Norfolk Island have presented a petition to the United Nations accusing Australia of trying to recolonise their island. The petition was delivered on Monday, in a last-ditch attempt… Audio
Global rethink on war on drugs
The war on drugs is getting a global re-think for the first time in 20 years, but there are deep divisions within the 193 UN member states. Enterpreneur Derek Handley explains what the problems are. Video, Audio
Debating International Drug Laws - Jemma Brackebush
Associate health minister Peter Dunne has told a United Nations' conference on world drug problems the document up for debate doesn't go far enough in addressing the death penalty for drug related… Audio
World leaders meet at UN to debate international drug laws
World leaders and experts are debating whether international drug laws should be eased to reflect the times at the United Nations in New York today. Audio